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Milei Endorses Flávio Bolsonaro in São Paulo — Then Brazil Recalls Its Ambassador

Milei launched Flávio Bolsonaro's Brazilian campaign with insults toward Lula and a top judge — triggering an unprecedented ambassador recall.

Latin Times · Jul 27

Milei Plans July 25th Brazil Visit To Back Flavio Bolsonaro While Brasilia Says No to Jair Bolsonaro Visit

Argentina's president heads to São Paulo to endorse a presidential challenger — a trip that reveals more about Brazil's crackdown on its jailed former leader than about Milei himself.

Latin Times · Jul 23

Rio carnival to offer towering tribute to Lula, ‘the greatest Brazilian of all time’

Brazil president to receive unprecedented honour at opening night of procession with a giant effigy of him

The Guardian - US · Feb 13

Rio De Janeiro Mayor Re-Elected; Sao Paulo Race Neck-And-Neck

Incumbent Eduardo Paes secures fourth term as Rio mayor, Sao Paulo race undecided amidst controversy. Brazil's local elections witness high voter turnout a...

Top News · Oct 7, 2024

Brazilians Choose Mayors, Councillors In Bellwether Election

Brazilians go to the polls Sunday to elect mayors and councillors in more than 5,500 cities after a vitriolic, sometimes violent, campaign two years after presidential elections that polarized Latin America's biggest country.

International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024

São Paulo election ‘a horror show’ as candidates trade blows and insults

Two televised debates ahead of 6 October mayoral election turn physically violent, with participants treated in hospital

The Guardian - US · Sep 27, 2024

Pablo Marcal: Brazil's Conservative Newcomer Jolts Sao Paulo Mayor Race

Brazil's breakout right-wing sensation Pablo Marcal is a fiery 37-year-old influencer who rails against the "woke" agenda, and has stirred up the mayoral race in the megalopolis Sao Paulo.

International Business Times · Sep 12, 2024

Brazil’s first-ever minister for Indigenous peoples: ‘It is time for the world to look at our way of life’

Sônia Guajajara rose from poverty to become one of Brazil’s most formidable politicians. She talks about battling farmers, miners and land grabbers – and why technology is not the answer to the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023

Ex-chief of Brazil’s Indigenous agency charged over murders of Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips

Marcelo Xavier accused of indirectly contributing on the grounds that he failed to take steps to protect workers in Amazon

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023

David Miranda, campaigner and former Brazilian congressman, dies aged 37

Lula celebrates ‘extraordinary trajectory’ of favela-born politician and Guardian columnist who played key role in Snowden leaks

The Guardian - US · May 9, 2023